Atty. James Jacob Lessmeister

Atty. James Jacob Lessmeister

James Jacob Lessmeister is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, real estate and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Jacob Lessmeister at a glance

James Jacob Lessmeister is a probate, personal injury, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1994) and Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2002). Educated at University of Arkansas at Little Rock (J.D., 1993) and Illinois State University (B.S. Political, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Jacob Lessmeister is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Jacob Lessmeister's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Jacob Lessmeister handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Jacob Lessmeister is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Jacob Lessmeister is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Jacob Lessmeister

Where is James Jacob Lessmeister's law office located?
James Jacob Lessmeister's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jacob Lessmeister handle?
James Jacob Lessmeister focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Jacob Lessmeister practiced law?
James Jacob Lessmeister has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Jacob Lessmeister go to law school?
James Jacob Lessmeister earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Political, 1989).
How can I contact James Jacob Lessmeister for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- 1993
B.S. Political
Illinois State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1994
Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2002

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